May Day Northern Territory : First Monday in May

May Day in the Northern Territory occurs annually on the first Monday in May. May Day is a local public holiday. In most other states and territories this day is referred to as Labour Day. On this date people celebrate the improved economic and social conditions of workers in the Northern Territory and especially the achievement of a working day with a maximum of 8 hours.

 

Labour Day is celebrated in all states and territories of Australia but on different dates and with different names. See Labour Day Australia for more information.

 

The May Day in Northern Territory is not the only public holiday that is observed on the first Monday in May. It shares its spot on the calendar with Labour Day in Queensland.